announcement
noun
an·nounce·ment
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt 
1
: the act of announcing something or of being announced
2
: a public notification or declaration
3
: a piece of formal stationery designed for a social or business announcement
Examples of announcement in a Sentence
Many people were surprised by the government's announcement that there will be a cut in taxes.
I heard an announcement on the loudspeaker saying that the store was closing in 10 minutes.
The company president made an announcement about the merger.
He asked us to pay attention because he had an important announcement to make.
I saw their wedding announcement in the newspaper.
They have been very busy since the announcement of their wedding.
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At that time of the 2023 announcement, Atom Power had 82 employees.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The public announcement did not provide details on what officials would be specifically looking for in the reviews or what types of content would be deemed disqualifying.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
Those announcements will precede the start of the Big East Tournament at the Garden later that afternoon.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Leo actually accepted the resignation when Shaleta presented it in February, but an announcement was not made until Tuesday, according to the Vatican embassy in Washington.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The public announcement did not provide details on what officials would be specifically looking for in the reviews or what types of content would be deemed disqualifying.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
Those announcements will precede the start of the Big East Tournament at the Garden later that afternoon.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Leo actually accepted the resignation when Shaleta presented it in February, but an announcement was not made until Tuesday, according to the Vatican embassy in Washington.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcement. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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announcement
noun
an·nounce·ment
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt
1
: the act of announcing
2
: a public notice announcing something
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